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2022 Field training for amphibian & reptile courses

In 2021, we contributed 516 person hours in the field and logged 818 observations of 33 species including 12 species-at-risk.

Amphibians and reptiles are on the move and we will be too as we head out to complete the field training component of the amphibian and reptile courses. If you are interested in joining us and have not registered for the courses, you can register, gain access to the recorded sessions and online modules, and join us for the field training.

Field days consist of 6-hrs in one of three locations: southwestern, central, or southeastern Ontario. Surveys are conducted in protected areas with authorization to conduct research and handle amphibians and reptiles for the purpose of contributing to conservation efforts.

Southern Ontario at risk reptiles (SOARR) Needs our help

Support reptile species at risk, get a charitable tax deduction, and complete the amphibian, reptile, and monitoring courses. Here's how it works:

Adopt one (1) turtle hatchling ($100) for each course you want to participate in and receive a tax receipt for your donation

Provide proof of donation via email. A simple screen capture of the donation confirmation will do

Gain access to all online resources for the course(s) and participate in the 6-hr field training day(s)

Learn more about SOARR
CBC news story
London Free Press story

Community-Conservation
Costa Rica, August 2022

October 2019 was the last time I visited Costa Rica. That trip was to Tirimbina Biological Reserve with a fantastic group that participated in the Tropical Field Herpetology course. We will be returning to Costa Rica this August to resume our work and collaboration with the Asociacion Salvemos las Tortugas de Parismina. Our work with this project began in 2013 and I am excited to finally return and reconnect with the project in-person.

This community-based conservation project focuses on marine turtle conservation with an economic benefit to community members. If you are interested in conservation and tropical ecology, join me in Costa Rica from August 20th to August 28th to learn about and participate in community-based conservation.

Current Projects

Community-based Conservation

Canada

Combining education and research by offering three amphibian and reptile courses in a blended (online and in-person) format while conducting research on species at risk in central Ontario.

Costa Rica

Working with the Asociacion Salvemos las Tortugas de Parismina (ASTOP) to restore marine turtle populations and conducting herpetological research at Reserva Biologica Tirimbina

Guyana

A new initiative with Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development exploring the balance between community, culture, and conservation.

Success in community-based conservation is measured by how effectively you can work your way out of a job!

Your goal is to become obsolete because the skills and knowledge gaps in the local community have been addressed.

OUR GOAL

Develop relationships with local communities to improve their capacity for conservation and restoration of species and spaces.

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